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AD03 BZL

2003 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Mondeo88,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BZL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 130,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and mains (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended sub frame all bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 127,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 127,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 122,956 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2012 120,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 106,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,676 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 51,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,898 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AD03 BZL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 BZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 BZL registered?

AD03 BZL is a 2003 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 BZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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